Registrations Open for ALLEA General Assembly 2026 in Warsaw

ALLEA has officially opened registrations for its General Assembly 2026, taking place from 26–29 May in Warsaw, hosted by the Polish Academy of Sciences. Bringing together leading voices from across the European research community, this year’s Assembly comes at a critical moment marked by geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainty, and increasing pressure on scientific institutions and academic freedom.

Under the theme “Towards a Futureproof European Research Area: Boosting Trust, Integrity, and Resilience,” the event will focus on how Europe can strengthen its research systems while safeguarding the core values of scientific independence, collaboration, and integrity.

As Europe navigates a complex landscape of global challenges and prepares for key policy developments such as the anticipated European Research Area (ERA) Act, the Assembly will provide a platform for essential dialogue among academies, researchers, policymakers, and other stakeholders. Discussions will explore not only policy solutions but also the role of the research community itself in reinforcing trust in science and sustaining cross-border collaboration.

Public Conference and Programme Highlights

A central highlight of the Assembly will be the ALLEA Public Conference on 27 May, held at the Copernicus Science Centre. The conference will open with a keynote address by Robbert Dijkgraaf, President-Elect of the International Science Council, followed by a high-level panel featuring perspectives from academia, research funders, publishers, and policy representatives.

The programme will also include:

  • A lecture by Professor Maria Leptin, President of the European Research Council (ERC) and 2025 ALLEA Madame de Staël Prize Laureate
  • Satellite events organised with CoARA and SAPEA, focusing on research assessment reform and inclusive science advice
  • Collaboration with the European National Young Academies (ENYA), fostering intergenerational dialogue between early-career researchers and senior scholars

All public-facing sessions are open to a broad audience, encouraging wide participation in shaping the future of the European Research Area.

Join the Conversation

With mounting challenges facing science and society, ALLEA invites participants from across Europe and beyond to take part in this timely exchange and contribute to building a more resilient and future-ready research ecosystem.

Registration is now open: https://forms.gle/m4TqrEEmS1KN4BVX6
Full programme and details: https://www.alleageneralassembly.org/

ALLEA looks forward to welcoming participants to Warsaw this May for what promises to be a vital and engaging gathering.